The guys are fantastic, luckily i have never needed them and hope I never will, but good to know we have quality available.

Glad to hear everything worked out okay cell.

Only have one battery on my boat - but always carry my Super Mini Booster on board just in case,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaSoecK9m3U

Haven't had to use it myself yet but reassuring to have it aboard. Have started three 4WD that flattened batteries due to stopping with fridges running to date.

Can also charge phones off it if you have a cig plug charger

- PS - Should add in the you tube clip he connects the negative cable first - always connect positive first and disconnect positive last!!

where do u get them

Some auto shops and marine dealers stock them but not all.

check the link below for ones near you but there are plenty not listed if you look around

http://www.threewayworks.com.au/find-retailers

 Yes agree with you- I had to get towed back in last year.

You will get a letter in about a weeks time from them, showing the hours logged for your rescue and asking you to make a donation to the Group.

Depending on your outboard Motor, as maybe could have been manually started. All modern yamaha motors are able to be manually started, haven't needed to do it yet but i have that option.

Yamaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvPCPBIJ8w8

Evinrude

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ktbyRb02g

Suzuki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-GaIgPoWb4

Maybe able to find more videos on Youtube for your particular outboard, or Refer to outboard manual which may have a procedure for it.

hi guys cheers for that Paul H do you have any idea what these are worth they look pretty cool and most defvinately would have helped get  back to the boat ramp, we did lose all our power and there wasnt even enough to tilt the motor up at the ramp we had to take one out of the 4wd just to tilt it up enough to drive hm and have a nice warm shower lol, And Moking we did get a mate to bring sum cash down we were happy enough to give them our fish and money but when the rescue boat uses approx $100 an hour, our hr n half wasnt too bad lol

I paid around $240 from memory, bit more than other jump packs but they are much smaller and lighter than others so was worth it for me from that aspect.

Was told 2 services ago my battery on the car was on way out, havn't bought new one yet and carry it in the car just in case as well when not on water

PS Aware of how to pull start my motor but would rather have the booster still the same - easier and quicker!!

 Cheers Paul will look out for one, one of the two batteries we have is not that old as well but am definitely looking into it.

 Are you able to pull start it.

I run the batteries flat 3 weeks ago, I assumed that the auxillary power was running of the 1 battery but its not.  I had no experience with this and at 2am in the morning had to think quick, I cut 2 meters out of a bit of rope, uncurled 1 coil and tied a knot in 1 end. Put this 1 turn around the harmonic balancer (i think) and after turning on ignition it fired within 1 revolution of the motor. Was surprisingly easy. I have a 90HP 2004 Mercury with good compression.

It may not work on everyones motor but just a thought.

 Older model motor sandbar 135 black max don't know age but put it early 90's not fortunate enough for a newer motor as yet. Haven't tried the pull start Idea but it would have taken abit I think lol but will try it out once this rain buggers off

I might have missed it, did you log on?

 No uncle we didn't log on  Radio wouldn't transmit properly looking into new radio as we speak. 180 for the lot radio,aerie and mounting kit. There are a few things we need to fix n change but we didn't have a ETR we were hoping for the wind to die off BLOODY SEABREEZE stuffed up again. Although bout 9pm on way in it was very nice apart from rain flat as

for Cockburn sea rescue and put in your mobiles, they wont let you log in but will respond if required, its all a learning curve good luck in the future

Hi Guys,  as one of the volunteers at Cockburn Sea Rescue I thought I would say a few things!

To Cell & Moking, thanks for the commendations and glad you guys found us to be of service - We are always there to help 24x7.  And as for the running costs of our vessel - about $100 per hour is correct.  This really only covers the running (we run 2 x 315HP Yanmar diesels in Avail IV) ... Not replacement which we have to do every so often (Our next vessel is currently being built!).

As for phone logon's - a few reasons why we do not agree to this.  Firstly, unless you are within 5 mile from the shore, you legally must carry a radio.  Secondly, we most rescue vessels carry radio direction finders which allow us to work out your diection - These do not work with mobile phones!  These devices save a lot of time trying to locate vessels who for one reason are not where they claim to be (or simply do not know where they are!).  By all means if all else fails, you can call us by phone in an emergency.  As uncle says, it is best if you have the number in your phone!  9410 1544 is the best number, if there is no operator in the tower (we run home bases at night) then it will be diverted to a mobile to ensure 24x7 coverage.

Lastly - we love pics of us @ work - Moking, would it be possible to get a copy of the the pic above or any others showing out boat in action?

Thanks guys!

 Cheers ady17 we hope we don't ever have anymore dramas lol, and I was planning on taking a couple a pix but since it was raining and night I opted out lol next time.....but I have taken number down and we are applying for the membership that was sent out to us, you guys were awesome I would have loved to be working with you but live to far away to be able to crew at short notice. On another note the new radio is on order as well so we should be ripe as rain on next outting.